Website for foodies

Posted on July 27th, 2011 by Roy

There is a website  I stumbled upon that I am sure most foodies would take interest on. It is the Cotsworld Fayre, which a supplier for more than 10 years to fine food retailers, farms shops and more. They carry healthy brands like hale & hearty which has a lot great tasting, flavorful, and of [...]

Maggi noodles tested positive for salmonella

Posted on May 6th, 2011 by Roy

Nestlé Philippines has voluntarily recalled a number its Maggi instant noodles after some of the tested were tested for possible salmonella contamination. The company said it found traces of salmonella in two batches of the noodle product’s beef variant. “The product recall is a precautionary measure… to ensure the safety and quality of our products,” [...]

Philippine tuna company acquires US salmon company

Posted on April 27th, 2011 by Roy

Philippine company Alliance Select Food International Inc. sealed a deal to acquire 100 percent of US company Spence & Co. Ltd., a Massachusetts-based salmon smoking and curing company who specializes in the production of smoked salmon and seafood, prepared in the Scottish tradition of its founder Alan Spence. The company caters to the high-end market [...]

BF-GF ad pulled out by McDonald’s

Posted on April 13th, 2011 by Roy

Possibly fearing that theirs could go the way of Jan-Jan’s case and escalate into another media frenzy, McDonald’s Philippines immediately pulled out its add which was tagged by some as the “BF-GF commercial” after the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) called for them to stop airing the ad.

SMC prepares for its foray in the telco industry

Posted on April 12th, 2011 by Roy

The corporate food and beverage giant San Miguel Corp. (SMC) is seriously mulling entry into the highly competitive field of telecommunication. The company plans to create a holding company for all its telecommunications interest as the conglomerate prepares for its grand entry in this field, according to a top official of the company. SMC president [...]

Johnson & Johnson fined $70 million by US authorities

Posted on April 9th, 2011 by Roy

Multinational firm Johnson & Johnson was fined by the United States authorities $70 million on for bribing doctors in Europe and paying kickbacks for contracts under a United Nations (UN) relief program in Iraq.
According to the US Department of Justice and Securities and Exchange Commission, the cosmetics and drug giant has paid doctors and hospitals [...]

Philippines bans chocolate milk from Japan

Posted on March 24th, 2011 by Roy

The country temporarily bans chocolate milk products from Japan after the March 11 earthquake, although it was just a verbal order issued by Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) Director Efren Nuestro. Philippines joins other countries like Russia, Canada, Australia and Singapore, among the list of countries which banned Japanese food imports as radioactive steam wafted [...]

Starting a franchise

Posted on September 30th, 2010 by arbe

Every Entrepreneur wants their business to grow and have profit. They always have new ideas in their mind to fuel their business but what if you don’t have that kind of many ideas in your mind and still you want to have your own business. Well there is a answer to your problem. Nowadays there [...]

Aquino declared September 10 regular holiday

Posted on September 3rd, 2010 by Roy

To join our Muslim brothers in the celebration of Eid’l Fitr, the last day of Ramadan, President Noynoy Aquino declared September 10, Friday, a regular holiday in the country by virtue of Proclamation No. 26 which he signed last Thursday.
“To promote cultural understanding and integration, the entire Filipino should have the full opportunity to join [...]

Nestle to open new plant in Tanauan

Posted on July 2nd, 2010 by Roy

Nestlé Philippines Inc., the Philippine unit of Swiss food and beverage giant Nestlé, is not going to pull out of the country and relocate in Indonesia as earlier reported. In fact, John Miller, chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) of Nestlé Philippines, said they are investing in a new facility south of Manila.

Trucks accessories

Posted on June 12th, 2010 by Roy

Not too long ago, an entrepreneur friend of mine  was inviting me to be his partner for the new business that he is planning. My friend wants to sell truck accessories and believes that the business is very feasible and was really enthusiastic when he was presenting the idea to me. I, being the skeptic [...]

Jollibee buys China fastfood chain

Posted on May 7th, 2010 by Roy

Homegrown fastfood giant Jollibee Foods Corp. continues to extend its presence in China as it recently acquired one of the local beef noodle there. In its disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, Jollibee said it will be investing RMB30 million ($4.39 million) to secure 55 percent stake on the San Pin Wang restaurant chain.
Another RMB20 [...]

San Miguel mulls investing in the redevelopment of DMIA

Posted on March 26th, 2010 by Roy

If food and beverage giant San Miguel Corporation (SMC), would have its way, it will redevelop the Diosdado Macapagal International Airport (DMIA), as it being geared to become the country’s premier international gateway.
San Miguel, in its disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE), that it is evaluating the viability of investing in the redevelopment of [...]

Manila government intensified campaign against use of magic sugar

Posted on March 20th, 2010 by Roy

A substance called “magic sugar” which is being widely used as an artificial sweetener is not safe for consumption. Because of this, the government of the City of Manila is taking measures to prohibit the use of this substance.
Dr. Loraine Sanchez of the city health office said that the authorities are closely coordinating with police [...]

SMB acquired international beer unit of SMC

Posted on February 1st, 2010 by Roy

Food and beverage conglomerate San Miguel Corp. (SMC) recently completed the $300-million sale of the international beer business to its flagship unit San Miguel Brewery (SMB) Inc.  Both San Miguel and SMB reported to the Philippines Stock Exchange, separately, the closing of the deal. It marked the completion of the spin-off of all the conglomerate’s [...]

The expansion of Bibingkinitan

Posted on February 1st, 2010 by Roy

Bibingkinitan! has embarked on an aggressive campaign to expand its number of outlets this year. The fast-rising Filipino food chain is aiming to open up about 100 new outlets all over the country, to bring its total number of stores to at least 250 by the end of 2010.
Richard V. Sanz, president and chief executive [...]

SM expanding retail stores to reach more customers

Posted on January 23rd, 2010 by Roy

The SM Group announced recently that they will be opening up to 20 new stores in Metro Manila and surrounding provinces this year for their food retail unit. The company said it will be investing P1 billion to P2 billion for these projects.

Schwarzenegger to lead business delegation who’ll visit the country next year

Posted on December 26th, 2009 by Roy

The Terminator will visit the Philippines next year, but he won’t be here to promote nor shoot any film. Instead, the California Governor will be leading a group of US business delegation who will visit the country in February as part of the government’s marketing efforts to expand the market of Philippine exports and industries.

San Miguel acquired P2 billion loan from Landabnk

Posted on December 10th, 2009 by Roy

The San Miguel Corp. (SMC), the country with most diversified conglomerate, has been extended a P2 billion loan by the state-owned Land Bank of the Philippines (Landbank). The loan would be used by SMC to finance its expansion program.

Trade fair to feature products from Cordillera Autonomous Region

Posted on November 27th, 2009 by Roy

To help entrepreneurs, especially those who were affected by the recent typhoons, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said that they will be staging the trade fair called Impakabsat.
A yearly regional trade fair of the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR), Impakabsat features products from Ifugao, Mountain Province, Abra, Kalinga, Apayao, Benguet and Baguio, where the [...]